Michael Gibson Report: Council Meeting at City of Ingleside

For immediate release: Mar 8, 2010 http://www.kiiitv.com/news/local/87004627.html Ingleside Mayor Stella Herrmann says it would be common courtesy for the Port Commission to include the City on the plans to re-develop the naval station there. The Port takes control of the place on May 1st, but still doesn’t have a plan on what to do with it. …

U.S. Army Awards Swiftships BEB Contract

For immediate release: Mar 5, 2010 On March 5, 2010, the U.S. Army awarded Swiftships Shipbuilders, LLC, Morgan City, La., a $2,469,799 firm-fixed price contract to provide two Bridge Erection Boats in support of U.S. Army solicitation W56HZV10C0120. Said Swiftships President, Calvin Leleux, “We are confident that with the depth and breadth of Swiftships experience, we …

Jaime Powell Reports: Interest in Ingleside base heats up

For immediate release: Mar 5, 2010 http://www.caller.com/news/2010/mar/05/interest-in-ingleside-base-heats-up/?print=1 CORPUS CHRISTI — Texas A&M University System has expressed an interest in acquiring Naval Station Ingleside from the Port of Corpus Christi, port chairman Mike Carrell confirmed Friday. The port also has an offer from a Houston firm that proposes a shipbuilding operation. The company says it needs to move …

Inquiries look into use of retired generals as advisers

For immediate release: Mar 5, 2010 WASHINGTON — A Senate oversight panel launched an investigation Thursday into the Pentagon’s use of retired admirals and generals as paid advisers, and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said defense officials also are reviewing the practice. Adm. Michael Mullen said the military services were examining their “senior …